NewJeans Crowned ‘Trend of the Year’ at 2025 korea Grand Music Awards
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A testament to their global appeal, the K-pop group NewJeans has been awarded ‘Trend of the Year’ at the ‘2025 Korea Grand Music Awards with iM Bank’ (2025 KGMA), solidifying their position as a leading force in the music industry.The award, determined by fan votes, recognizes the group’s sustained impact and popularity throughout the past year.
Global recognition for Rising Stars
NewJeans, comprised of members Minzy, Hani, Daniel, Haerin, and Hyein, received the prestigious honor at the awards ceremony held at Inspire Arena in Incheon on Thursday, January 14th. This marks the second consecutive year the group has been recognized at the 2025 KGMA, having previously earned the ‘Grand Artist’ award in 2024. According to a statement from the KGMA organizing committee, the ‘Trend of the Year’ award is the culmination of monthly ‘Trend of Month’ awards, recognizing artists who consistently shape popular music trends.
A Rapid Rise to International Fame
Since their debut in 2022, NewJeans has experienced a meteoric rise to global prominence. Their initial singles, “Attention” and “Hype Boy,” immediately resonated with audiences, propelling them onto both domestic and international music charts. This success continued with subsequent releases including “Ditto,” “OMG,” “Super Shy,” “ETA,” “How Sweet,” and their Japanese debut single, “Supernatural.”
Dominating the Streaming Landscape
The group’s music continues to captivate listeners worldwide, amassing an impressive 6.9 billion cumulative streams on Spotify,the world’s largest music streaming platform. One analyst noted that NewJeans’ songs maintain a consistent presence on both domestic and international charts, demonstrating the enduring quality and appeal of their music.
The continued success of NewJeans underscores the growing global influence of K-pop and the power of direct fan engagement in shaping the music landscape.
Why: NewJeans was awarded ‘Trend of the Year’ at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) due to their sustained impact and popularity throughout the past year, as determined by fan votes. The award recognizes artists who consistently shape popular music trends, culminating from monthly ‘Trend of Month’ awards.
Who: The award was presented to the K-pop group NewJeans,comprised of members Minzy,Hani,Daniel,Haerin,and Hyein. The KGMA organizing committee also played a role in determining the award criteria.
What: NewJeans received the ‘Trend of the Year’ award at the 2025 KGMA, marking their second consecutive year being recognized by the awards show.They previously won the ‘Grand Artist’ award in 2024.
How did it end?: The award ceremony took place on Thursday, January 14th, at Inspire Arena in Incheon. NewJeans’ win signifies their continued success as their debut in 2022, fueled by hit singles like “Attention” and “Hype Boy,” and a massive 6.9 billion cumulative streams on spotify. The award solidifies their position as a leading force in the music industry and highlights the growing global influence of K-
